John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 1 hr 44
Räuberhütte (1 hr 32) Chalet, ski touring, and mountain Gubałówka (38 min) Majestic mountain offering hiking trails & a cablecar to the top, with panoramic views of the area. The Great Krokiew (25 min) Ski-jumping stadium within a sheltered forest setting, with a capacity of 40,000 spectators. Nosal (22 min) Rising 1,206 m. above sea level, this forested mountain offers skiing, hang-gliding & paragliding. Kościeliska Valley (31 min) Valley with a picturesque walking trail amid mountains & forest, plus areas for hiking. Lake Czorsztynskie (40 min) Man-made mountain reservoir, popular for boating, with a nearby village & historic castles. High Tatras (1 hr 32) Sprawling mountain chain with dozens of scenic peaks, alpine lakes & a variety of hiking trails. Ski resort Kotelnica Białczańska (12 min) Popular ski resort offering many downhill & cross-country trails, a snowboard park & eateries. Lomnický štít (1 hr 19) Snow-capped mountain range peak reaching 8,642-feet with an observatory built in 1940 & cable cars. Belianske Tatras (20 min) Alpine range with a peak elevation of 2,152 m. offering overnight accommodations in its foothills. Belianska Cave (28 min) Sizable stalactite cave with lakes, waterfalls & seasonal music shows (only guided tours available). Tatra National Park, Poland (23 min) Expansive, mountainous national park with lakes, caves, wildlife & miles of scenic hiking trails. Niedzica Castle (37 min) 14th century Gothic castle built on an outcrop overlooking Lake Czorsztyn & iconic symbol of Poland. Zelené pleso (1 hr 19) Vast nature reserve with a scenic, moderate hike to its lake & traditional mountain chalet. Slavkovský štít (1 hr 32) Reaching a height of 2452 meters, this mountain features a hiking trail leading to scenic views. |